Peter Fletcher Home Page

Dr Peter Fletcher

Last Updated – 3^rd Jan 2010

Email:	fletcher@physics.usyd.edu.au
Tel:	0423117725
Skype:	fletcher12345

CURRENT PROJECTS AND RESEARCH INTERESTS

Physics Research

Reconstruction Algorithm for Rotational Angiograms

My new 2010 project is working with Stephen Bosi on a medical physics project.

The aim of this project is to develop software to reconstruct rotational angiograms and allow import into a commercial planning system.

Research Questions

· Determine appropriate reconstruction algorithm(s) for limited viewpoints (~100).

· Determine appropriate noise reduction algorithm(s) to reduce blur.

· Determine appropriate approaches to minimise the residual blur from out-of-plane structures.

Educational Research

Electricity and Magnetism: Pedagogies for Pre-Service Primary Teachers

Bruce McMullen, Michael Littledyke and I are progressing nicely on this project. Bruce will be running the in class sequences in Semester 1 2010.

Educational Resource Development

Australian Multimedia for Physics Students website

Our goal is to provide you with clear and interesting resources that can help you understand the key topics in year 11 and 12 physics. Check the site out if you haven’t already and email any ideas for new materials and resources you would like to see on the AMPS site.

http://www.hscphysics.edu.au/home

CASR Physics Project Website to Support Australian Teachers and Students

A special thank you to all the people who have been assisting me with the design of this new website. It is still under development and will hopefully be up and running mid-2010. If you want a sneak peek of a working draft please visit the following link. Feedback and comments welcome.

http://www.physics.usyd.edu.au/~fletcher/TEST001site/CASR/INDEX.html

Books

In2 Physics HSC Text Book and Activity Manual

Medical Physics Chapter on X-Rays and the Quanta to Quarks Module

The long awaited New South Wales HSC In2 Physics Textbook, Activity Manual and Companion Website are just about published!

http://www.pearson.com.au/Schools/search6.asp?sSeries=in2%20Physics

Education for Sustainability in the Primary Curriculum

Bruce McMullen and I have finished Chapter 13: Adopting a Thematic Approach to Education for Sustainability.

And the book has gone to press!

http://www.borders.com.au/book/education-for-sustainability-in-the-primary-curriculum/5159440/

GENERAL RESEARCH INTERESTS

Teaching and Learning of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics K-20
Medical Physics
Instructional Design (ICT)
Algorithm Design (imaging)
Supporting Rural and Remote Students
ICT integration (education and administration settings)
Qualitative Research Methods

CAREER SUMMARY

2009 –present

Lecturer – Physics (CASR Project)

University of New England, Armidale

2007 – 2009

Lecturer – Science and Technology Education

University of New England, Armidale

2006

Teacher – Software Design & Development, Science and Physics

St Columba Anglican School, Port Macquarie

2004 – 2005

Research Associate – Physics Education

Kansas State University, Manhattan Kansas USA

2004

Teacher Wauchope High School – Science and Agriculture

New South Wales, Department of School Education

2003 – 2004

Tutor – Physics, Mathematics and Medical Physics

Port Macquarie – Master Coaching College

2002 – 2003

Part-time Teacher – Information Technology and Electro–Technology

North Coast Institute of TAFE, Port Macquarie

2001 – 2002

Information Technology Services Manager – Operations

North Coast Institute of TAFE, Port Macquarie

1996 – 1999

Manager – Networks, Communications and Desktop

North Coast Institute of TAFE, Port Macquarie

1995 – 1996

Manager Information Technology Services

South Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, Macquarie Fields

1996 – 1996

Part–time Teacher – Information Technology

Northern Sydney Institute of TAFE, Gore Hill

1994 – 1995

Teacher Riverside Girls High School – Computing and Physics

New South Wales, Department of School Education

1993 – 1994

Instructor / Tutor – Computers, Physics and Mathematics

Hornsby Ku–ring–gai Community College, Sydney

1990 – 1993

Network Planner / Project Manager

Pure Logic / Contract Australian Broadcasting Corporation

1986 – 1988

Communications Engineer / Systems Programmer

Pure Logic / Contract Electricity Commission of NSW

1985 – 1986

Analyst Computer Programmer

Pure Logic / Sub–contract NSW State Rail Authority

1985 – 1985

Computer Programmer

Amalgamated TV Services, ATN 7

1984 – 1985

Computer Programmer

PARITY Computers, Sydney

EDUCATION

1998 – 2005	Doctor of Philosophy (Physics Education Research) Dissertation – How Tertiary Level Physics Students Learn and Conceptualise Quantum Mechanics School of Physics, University of Sydney Sydney, New South Wales, Australia (Note: Copy available in RESOURCE SECTION below)
2003	Certificate IV Workplace Assessment and Training North Coast Institute of TAFE Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia
1995 – 1997	Master of Science (Physics Education Research) Dissertation – How Students Learn Quantum Mechanics School of Physics, University of Sydney Sydney, New South Wales, Australia (Note: Copy available in RESOURCE SECTION below)
1995	Teacher's Certificate Department of School Education New South Wales, Australia
1993	Graduate Diploma in Education (Science Education) University of Technology, Sydney Broadway, New South Wales, Australia
1989 – 1992	Bachelor of Science (Double major Mathematics and Physics) University of Sydney Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
1984	Diploma Programming Technology Control Data Institute Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

SCHOLARSHIPS

1999 – 2000

University of Sydney, School of Physics Research Scholarship

GRANTS

2005	Australian School Innovation in Science, Technology and Mathematics Developing Multimedia Tools for Senior High School Physics Role – Partner Organisation: St Columba Anglican School http://project.asistm.edu.au/special/successful.asp?r=8&state=NSW
2000 – 2001	University of Sydney, Science Faculty Education Research Grant How Tertiary Level Students Learn and conceptualise Quantum Mechanics – Across Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics Role: Project Team Leader http://science.uniserve.edu.au/courses/scifer/2000_1pfletcher.html
2000 – 2001	University of Sydney, Science Faculty Education Research Grant Integration of Science Courses Role: Team Member representing School of Physics http://science.uniserve.edu.au/courses/scifer/2000_2ageorge.html
1999	University of Sydney, Science Foundation Travel Fund Grant

JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS

Teaching primary science in rural and regional Australia: Some challenges facing practicing and pre-service teachers, K. Laidlaw, N. Taylor, P. Fletcher (Submitted to Journal of Science and Mathematics Education in S. E. Asia on 16 October, 2009

Revised and resubmitted 23 December, 2009)

Student difficulties in learning quantum mechanics, I.D. Johnston, K. Crawford and P.R. Fletcher, International Journal of Science Education, 20, No 4, 427–446, 1998.

Physics Education Research: Education or Research?, I.D. Johnston, I.J. Cooper, P.W. Fekete, P.R. Fletcher, M.A. Oldfield, B.A. McInnes, R.M. Millar, I.M. Sefton, M.D. Sharma and P.J. Walker, Australian and New Zealand Physicist, 33, No. 1/2, 9–13, 1996.

CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

A Framework for Integrated Professional Development, N. Sanjay Rebello & Peter Fletcher in Proceedings of NARST, 2006.

College Students’ Ideas About Some Everyday Electrical Devices, Jacquelyn Haynicz (Drew University), Peter Fletcher & N. Sanjay Rebello in Proceedings of NARST, 2006.

Dynamic Transfer and Learning Using a Constructivist-Based Curriculum, Charles Mamolo, Peter Fletcher & N. Sanjay Rebello in Proceedings of NARST, 2006.

Students’ Epistemic Modes While Making Sense of Action Movie Clips, Carina Poltera (Ball State University), Peter Fletcher & N. Sanjay Rebello in Proceedings of NARST, 2006.

CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS

A Framework for Integrated Professional Development, Peter R. Fletcher & N. Sanjay Rebello, NSTA, San Francisco, CA, 2006.

College Students' Ideas About Some Everyday Electrical Devices, Jacquelyn Haynicz, Peter R. Fletcher & N. Sanjay Rebello, NSTA, San Francisco, CA, 2006.

Dynamic Transfer and Learning Using a Constructivist-Based Curriculum, Charles B. Mamolo, Peter R. Fletcher & N. Sanjay Rebello, NSTA, San Francisco, CA, 2006.

Students Epistemic Modes While Making Sense of Action Movie Clips, Carina Poltera, Peter R. Fletcher & N. Sanjay Rebello, NSTA, San Francisco, CA, 2006.

Constructing a Responsive Methodology: Grounded Theory, Phenomenology and Action Research, Peter R. Fletcher & N. Sanjay Rebello, Oklahoma City Community College, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 2005.

Professional Development: Case Study with Everyday Electrical Devices, N. Sanjay Rebello, Peter R. Fletcher, Oklahoma City Community College, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 2005

Movie Physics: Transfer of Learning to the Real – World, Carina Poltera, Peter R. Fletcher and N. Sanjay Rebello, AAPT Summer Meeting, Salt Lake City, UT, 2005

Movie Physics – Poster, Carina M. Poltera, Peter R. Fletcher & N. Sanjay Rebello, PERC, Salt Lake City, UT, 2005.

A Methodological Framework for Physics Education Researcher & Teacher Professional Development – Poster, Peter R. Fletcher & N. Sanjay Rebello, PERC, Salt Lake City, UT, 2005.

Student Learning & Dynamic Transfer While Interacting with Constructing Physics Understanding Curriculum (CPU): A Case Study – Poster, Charles C. Mamolo, Peter R. Fletcher & N. Sanjay Rebello, PERC, Salt Lake City, UT, 2005.

Administrative and Methodological Professional Development: Case Study Everyday Electrical Devices, N. Sanjay Rebello and Peter Fletcher, AAPT Summer Meeting, Salt Lake City, UT, 2005.

Constructing a Responsive Methodology: Grounded Theory, Phenomenology, and Action Research,

Peter Fletcher and N. Sanjay Rebello, AAPT Summer Meeting, Salt Lake City, UT, 2005.

Professional Development: Case Study with Everyday Electrical Devices, Peter Fletcher and N. Sanjay Rebello, AAPT Summer Meeting, Salt Lake City, UT, 2005.

Operational View of Quantum Mechanics – Poster, Peter Fletcher Ian D Johnston AAPT Summer Meeting: Salt Lake City, UT, 2005.

Managing Cognitive Conflict in a Teaching Interview, Peter R. Fletcher , Foundations & Frontiers of PER Conference Bar Harbor, ME, August 15-19, 2005.

Teaching Quantum Mechanics, P.R. Fletcher, 130th American Association of Physics Teachers 2005 Winter Meeting, Albuquerque, NM, United States of America, Jan. 8-12, 2005

Analogies for Teaching and Assessing - Trick or Treat?, P.R. Fletcher, American Association of Physics Teachers, Arkansas-Oklahoma-Kansas Section Meeting, Little Rock, AR, United States of America, Oct 8-9, 2004.

How tertiary level Physics and Chemistry students learn to conceptualise quantum mechanics, P.R. Fletcher, 14^th National Congress of the Australian Institute of Physics, Adelaide SA, Australia, 2000.

Quantum Mechanics Exploring Conceptual Change, P.R. Fletcher and I.D. Johnston, National Association for Research in Science, Teaching Annual Meeting, Boston MA, United States of America, 1999.

How Students Learn Quantum Mechanics, P.R. Fletcher and I.D. Johnston, 13th National Congress of the Australian Institute of Physics, Fremantle WA, Australia, 1998.

How Students Learn Quantum Mechanics, P.R. Fletcher, I.D. Johnston and K. Crawford, 12th Australian Institute of Physics Congress, Hobart TAS, Australia, 1996.

BOOK CHAPTERS

Integrating Education for Sustainability into the Primary Curriculum: a guide for teachers, Littledyke, M. Taylor, N. and Eames, C. (Eds) (Palgrave McMillan) 2009

Chapter 13: Adopting a thematic approach to education for Sustainability.pp226-255.

In 2 Physics @ HSC, Stephen Bosi, John O'Byrne, Peter Fletcher, Joe Khachan, Jeff Stanger and Sandra Woodward (Pearson) 2010.

Quanta to Quarks

Chapter 13: Birth of quantum mechanics

Chapter 14: 20^th century alchemists

Chapter 15: The particle zoo

Medical Physics

Chapter 17: Imaging with X-rays

SEMINARS

Research Grant Progress Report, University of Sydney Science Education Research Group, March 2001.

How Students Learn Quantum Mechanics, University of Maryland, Department of Physics Seminar, 1999.

How Students Learn Quantum Mechanics, University of Sydney, School of Physics Colloquia, 1997.